Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Diego, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Diego, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 16m at 3:55 am (-1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 10:10 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:37 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410170
Common Questions About Tides

San Diego, CA Tides - May 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:493.79:496.44:27-1.13:242.05:016:29Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:523.410:376.25:21-1.04:042.35:006:30Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu1:063.36:21-0.74:592.64:596:31Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri2:323.47:28-0.56:302.94:586:31Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:525.23:483.88:40-0.38:302.84:576:32Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:224.84:394.39:46-0.110:122.24:576:33Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:514.65:194.910:400.011:231.54:566:34Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:054.55:545.411:250.24:556:34Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:084.46:285.912:190.712:050.54:546:35Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:034.37:006.21:070.112:410.94:536:36Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri7:534.27:316.41:49-0.41:141.24:526:37New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:384.18:026.42:29-0.71:461.54:526:37New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:223.98:326.33:06-0.82:161.84:516:38New Moon13Sun
14Mon10:063.79:036.13:44-0.82:462.14:506:39New Moon14Mon
15Tue10:523.59:355.94:22-0.63:162.34:496:39Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:433.410:085.55:03-0.43:462.64:496:40Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:413.35:47-0.14:212.84:486:41Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri1:483.36:350.25:133.04:476:42Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat3:023.47:280.56:433.14:476:42First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:344.33:563.78:240.78:393.04:466:43First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:563.94:304.19:180.910:122.64:466:44First Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:253.74:584.510:041.011:121.94:456:44First Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:403.65:255.010:431.24:456:45Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:423.75:535.512:001.211:19 AM1.34:446:46Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:393.86:236.012:430.511:55 AM1.54:446:46Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:313.96:576.41:25-0.212:321.74:436:47Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun8:203.97:346.82:07-0.81:111.84:436:48Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:093.98:147.02:50-1.31:521.94:426:48Full Moon28Mon
29Tue9:593.98:577.03:35-1.52:352.14:426:49Full Moon29Tue
30Wed10:523.99:446.94:23-1.63:222.24:426:49Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu11:493.910:366.55:14-1.44:172.34:416:50Waning Gibbous31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410170)

Common Questions About San Diego, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in San Diego, CA today?

Slack tide in San Diego, CA is approximately 7:02 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in San Diego, CA?

San Diego, CA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 1% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are San Diego, CA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for San Diego, CA?

Tide predictions for San Diego, CA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for San Diego, CA?

Tide data for San Diego, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9410170. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9410170.

What is the moon phase in San Diego, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over San Diego, CA is New Moon (1% illuminated). This places San Diego, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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